Travel Registered Nurse - Case Management in Altoona, PA

Job Description: Travel Registered Nurse - Case Management Are you an experienced and detail-oriented Registered Nurse looking to take your career on the road? We are seeking a skilled Travel Registered Nurse - Case Management professional to join our team. In this role, you'll coordinate and manage patient care across the continuum, ensuring efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective healthcare delivery. As a Travel Registered Nurse in Case Management, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to guide patients and families through their healthcare journey. Key Responsibilities: • Patient Coordination: Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans to ensure timely and appropriate services are delivered throughout hospitalization and after discharge. • Discharge Planning: Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and social workers to coordinate safe and effective discharge plans, including referrals to home care, rehabilitation, or long-term facilities. • Utilization Review: Evaluate medical necessity and appropriateness of care using evidence-based guidelines to ensure compliance with payer requirements. • Patient Advocacy: Act as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote patient-centered care and positive outcomes. • Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely documentation of case management activities, including patient assessments, care plans, and progress notes. • Resource Management: Identify community resources, support programs, and financial assistance options to optimize patient recovery and well-being. • Travel Flexibility: Adapt to different healthcare settings and maintain excellence in patient management across diverse hospital systems. Requirements: • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license. • Minimum of 2 years of experience in case management or discharge planning. • Strong knowledge of healthcare systems, insurance processes, and resource coordination. • BLS certification required; CCM (Certified Case Manager) preferred. • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Willingness to travel and work in various healthcare facilities. Benefits: • Competitive pay with travel allowances and housing stipends. • Paid time off and 401(k) retirement plan. • Continuing education and career advancement opportunities. • Flexible assignment durations and nationwide placement options. Qualifications: • RN with current, unrestricted license. • Case management or discharge planning experience preferred. • Proficiency in EHR systems and clinical documentation. • Ability to adapt quickly to new work environments. If you're a compassionate and organized professional ready to take your case management skills on the road, apply today to join our team of Travel Registered Nurses - Case Management . Keywords: Travel Registered Nurse Case Management jobs near me, Travel RN Case Manager jobs near me, Case Management Nurse jobs near me, Travel RN jobs near me, Healthcare jobs near me.